Mountain Terrace North

What Mountain Terrace North's governing documents say

Mountain Terrace North is a single-family planned community in Phoenix, Arizona — you own your individual lot and home, while the homeowners association maintains common areas and facilities. The community enforces strict architectural controls requiring prior approval for most exterior changes, and sets restrictions on vehicles, pets, landscaping, and outdoor features; non-payment of assessments results in liens and suspension of common area privileges.

• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot and home; the association owns and maintains common areas (tracts A–E per the recorded plat). You're responsible for maintaining your lot according to the Architectural Committee's standards.
• Architectural review & exterior changes: Prior written approval from the Architectural Committee is required for any excavation, grading, construction, or exterior alterations (including paint color, roof, windows, etc.). The committee has 60 days to approve or deny; if it doesn't respond within 60 days, approval is automatically granted. Application fees may apply.
• Vehicles & parking: Trucks, trailers, campers, RVs, boats, and similar equipment cannot be parked visibly without approval; temporary parking is allowed for 48 hours per 7-day period. Guest vehicles can park on streets for up to 48 hours per week. Inoperable vehicles cannot be stored except in an enclosed garage. The association can tow violating vehicles at the owner's expense.
• Pets: Only domestic pets (dogs, cats, household birds) are allowed; they must be confined to your lot except on a leash not exceeding 6 feet. Pets cannot make unreasonable noise. The Architectural Committee can determine if a pet is a nuisance.
• Home-based business: Home businesses are allowed only if there is no exterior evidence of the business, it conforms to zoning ordinances, there is no regular outside traffic (except one non-resident employee), no solicitation occurs, and it remains consistent with the residential character without creating hazards or traffic congestion. Renting out your home is not considered a business.
• Outdoor features & landscaping: Clotheslines, A/C units, basketball goals, and similar structures cannot be visible from neighboring properties without approval. Trash must be in covered, approved containers. Utilities must be underground or concealed. Drainage plans cannot be altered. Garages are for vehicle parking only and cannot be converted to living space without approval.
• Assessments & HOA fees: Annual assessments are levied against each lot to cover common area maintenance, insurance, and association operations. Special assessments may be charged for major expenses. Non-payment creates a lien against your property; after 30 days of delinquency, your right to use common areas can be suspended.
• Leasing your home: If you lease your home to a tenant, the tenant has rights to use common areas during the lease term, and you do not. You regain common area rights only after the lease ends.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.